The picturesque West Midlands village ideal for a May bank holiday weekend escape

Clent is a picturesque village located in Worcestershire, and is about a 42 minute drive away from Wolverhampton.

Arguably, the most popular attraction for many locals travelling to Clent, is the Clent Hills range, which offers a serene spot for many looking for a quiet moment away from the noise.

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The entire village is so peaceful that it only has population of 1,169, according to the latest census. This is a major departure away from nearby Birmingham’s packed 1,144,900 population size.

Clent Hills

As mentioned, one key feature about Clent that many can appreciate is the Clent Hills, which is ideal for family walks.

According to the National Trust, these hills offer ‘breathtaking panoramic views’ that go beyond the a view of Birmingham from the top. Here you can see ‘over the Cotswolds, Shropshire Hills and Welsh borders’.

For those travelling across the hills, there are plenty of key spots to enjoy.

Such as, Walton Hill, which is the the highest point in the range at 316m (1,037 ft).

Similarly, the Four Stones which were built by Lord Lyttleton’s workers in 1763.

The stones were built in the style of a fake ancient stone circle, to create the illusion of being a mysterious monument.

Places to eat and drink

Of course, many West Midlands residents can easily appreciate the stunning views that Clent can offer.

However, the location also has a pretty underrated food and drink scene, despite its diminutive size.

There are plenty of lovely village restaurants in the village, that are worth checking out in between hilltop walks.

One local favourite, is The Four Stones Coffee & Brunch restaurant, located on Adams Hill in Clent. The dog-friendly coffeehouse serves fantastic meals and has a Google rating of 4.3 out of 528.

One Google reviewer praises the restaurant for its delicious meals, Dee Barber-Wright wrote: ‘We had the most amazing afternoon tea here, the food is fresh, flavoursome, plentiful & outstanding service (thank you Clare 🥰) We will be returning & highly recommend this venue. As a bonus being in the Clent Hills has a beautiful outlook.’

Aside, from The Four Stones Coffee & Brunch restaurant there are plenty of other spots such as: The Fountain, Vine Inn and, Jaipur Cottage.

All of these delicious spots are worth a visit, the next time you decide to go to Clent.